Looking for death dates and burials of Robert Cross, b. c. 1804, d. 1870-1880, and his wife, Elizabeth Longino, b. c. 1806, d. after 1880. Robert and Elizabeth were in the Hatchiskofka, Elmore census in 1870, and Elizabeth (widow) was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy & John Brooks, in the Brooksville, Coosa County, census in 1880.

Greetings: My dear beloved family members', Listed below is the orbit of Ben CARLTON, he was one of the living CARLTON descendants that enslaved our CHAPMAN family that was brought from Halifax Co., Virginia to Coosa Co., Alabama. Over the years I have been in touch with Ben and his wife Joyce. The farm, etc... that our CHAPMAN families were on is still in Sylacauga, Talladega Co., Alabama. << CARLTON, BEN, age 71, of Sylacauga, passed away on April 1, 2003. Mr. Carlton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as chaplain's assistant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He taught choral music and driver's education in the Sylacauga School system for 12 years and retired in 1983, after serving 7 years as band director of First Coosa County Band. Mr. Carlton served as organist for horse shows throughout the Southern states for 20 years and for many years, he was convention organist for the Alabama League of Municipalities and the Alabama Cattleman's Association. He served as choir director and organist of Goodwater United Methodist for the past 29 years and has been president of the Coosa County Historical Society since 1985. The family requests the omission of flowers. Contributions may be made to the Coosa County Historical Society, P.O. Box 338, Rockford, AL. 35136 or to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL. 35205. Survivors include his wife, Joyce S. Carlton of Sylacauga, Alabama; daughter, Celeste Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; son-in-law, James D. Smith; granddaughter, Anna Marie Smith; three sisters, Glenda Ford of Colfax, Louisiana; Katrina Bolan and Ramona Gilliland, both of Alexander City, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father, Olin Hoss Carlton and his mother, Irena Pearl Carlton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3rd and April 4th at 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sylacauga. Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Sylacauga on Thursday, April 3, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be in Socopatoy Cemetery on Friday, April 4, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors at the cemetery from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Reverend Pete McElrath, Reverend John Mann and Reverend Jim Stanford will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Sprayberry, Steve Sawyer, Richard Blades, Louie Machen, Jeff Moseley and John Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Goodwater Graduating Class of 1949 and their spouses. Nephews will serve as graveside pallbearers. You may contact the family at www.radneysmith.com. Published in The Birmingham News on 4/3/2003. >> ----------------- Respectfully Yours, Chaps Group Administrator Private Groups http://Groups.aol.com/Kujichaguila - (African/African-American History) http://Groups.aol.com/Kujichaguila2 - (African/African-American Genealogy) _____________________________________________________ Kujichagulia (KOO-GEE-CHA-GOO-LEE-AH) - So that we will remember that it is we -- not other people, places, things or events -- that shape and determine our present and our futures. "You Must Come Home To Your Own"

CARLTON, BEN, age 71, of Sylacauga, passed away on April 1, 2003. Mr. Carlton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as chaplain's assistant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He taught choral music and driver's education in the Sylacauga School system for 12 years and retired in 1983, after serving 7 years as band director of First Coosa County Band. Mr. Carlton served as organist for horse shows throughout the Southern states for 20 years and for many years, he was convention organist for the Alabama League of Municipalities and the Alabama Cattleman's Association. He served as choir director and organist of Goodwater United Methodist for the past 29 years and has been president of the Coosa County Historical Society since 1985. The family requests the omission of flowers. Contributions may be made to the Coosa County Historical Society, P.O. Box 338, Rockford, AL. 35136 or to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL. 35205. Survivors include his wife, Joyce S. Carlton of Sylacauga, Alabama; daughter, Celeste Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; son-in-law, James D. Smith; granddaughter, Anna Marie Smith; three sisters, Glenda Ford of Colfax, Louisiana; Katrina Bolan and Ramona Gilliland, both of Alexander City, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father, Olin Hoss Carlton and his mother, Irena Pearl Carlton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3rd and April 4th at 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sylacauga. Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Sylacauga on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be in Socopatoy Cemetery on Friday April 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors at the cemetery from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Reverend Pete McElrath, Reverend John Mann and Reverend Jim Stanford will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Sprayberry, Steve Sawyer, Richard Blades, Louie Machen, Jeff Moseley and John Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Goodwater Graduating Class of 1949 and their spouses. Nephews will serve as graveside pallbearers. You may contact the family at www.radneysmith.com. Published in The Birmingham News on 4/3/2003.

Hi, does anyone know where to look for information on a railroad accident sometime around the turn of the century here in Coosa County? Thanks. Lois Anderson

So many of you have emailed to ask what surnames are in our upcoming book that I decided to put together a partial list ... hope you find this helpful. There are many, many more surnames than what I have listed here. I did not even include the surnames in the "Topical" Section of this book. Houston County, Alabama Heritage Book 1. “FAMILY HISTORY SECTION” (433 “Family” Stories) and More Surnames (not included in this listing... in the 2. “TOPICAL SECTION” --Many articles in this section. *NOTE: These are just major surnames found in this upcoming book. There are many, many more found in these articles... Email for more information: [email protected] or call... 1-334-794-7480 or 1-334-793-2984 Book is about 365 pages plus index...These are just a few of the surnames in this upcoming book... there are many, many more! Acree Sisters Acree, Walter U. and James L. Adams, James R. and Amanda J. Adams, John E. and Lula E. Adams, John Ellie Adams, Robert and Dorcas M. Adkins, Jeffey Lee Ammons, Bullock, and Palmer Anderson, Jackson A. Family Andrews Family Arnold, Henry Harrell Bachmann, Norma Edgar and Kathryn (Hodges) Bailey, William Fields “Doug” Bailey, Willis Lee “Bill” Bailey, Reverend C. M. and Mrs. Ollie Lee Baker-Calder, Jessie Pearl Barnes, Benjamin Franklin and Willa (Holloway) Barnes, Willa Holloway Bass, Edward King, Sr. and Ethel Bass, Elijah, Sr., and Amy Ruth Bass, Henry Wilburn and Ludie (Smith) Bass, Spurgeon and Ilone Bates, Clarissa Irene (Fail) Bates, Dr. Irby Clyde Baughman, Edward Howard Baughman, Eugenia Rebecca Baughman, J. W. Baughman, James Owen Baughman, John William, III Baughman, Leon Hodges Baughman, Maude Elizabeth Baxley, Hilton and Oletta (McAllister) Baxley, Jeff H. and Jessie (Marlowe) Baxter, L. J. nad Ilene Chambers Beckworth, Matilda “The Little Indian Baby” Bell (Baell)-Snellgrove Bell, Andrew and Mattie (Brooks) Bell, Washington B. and Mary Frances (Hall) Best, Lelia Carmen (Collins) Blankenship, James T. and Faye (Enfinger) Collette Bonner, Robert Lee Boothe, John Morris and Susan Louiza (Huggins) Bowen, Martha Ellen Pittman Box, Gertrude (Cobb) Box, Martha Barnes Boyett, Cumbie, Harrison, and Phillips Brackin, Captain William Branton, Howell and Mary Estelle (Thomley) Branton, Icha and Neva Brown, Burton and Drucilla G. Brown, Cecil Brown, John Miller and Parsha (Morgan) Brown-Falkner Bruner, Leona (Miller) Buckhalt, Idus Eugene, Jr. and Annie “Ann” (Dawkins) Buckhalt, Idus Eugene, Sr. and Myrtle Frances (Buckner) Buie, Admer Hammond and Clara (Morgan) Buie, James Alexander and Frances (Shinholster) Burdeshaw, James and Sarah Burdeshaw, Philip Leandus Burdeshaw, Richard Wilbur Burgess, Lonis and Ethel (Keyton) Burgess, Ray “Life and Ancestry” Burgess, Reddich Green Burkett Family “Let’s Go To Dothan Burkett, Cecil “Descendants of S. E. Ala. Pioneers Settle in Dothan Burkett, Columbus Green Burkett, Phillip Jeffrey “Phil” Burns Family Burson, Dr. Elkanah George Family Buxton, John Cain-Jordan Outline Calhoun, Jessie E. and Frances L. (Railey) Campbell, John L. Campbell, John Carr, James Wiley “Jim” Cawthon Christy, Catherine W. and Colonel Harrison R. 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Family Davis, William Jackson “Civil War Soldier” Davis, Allie Carolyn (Paulk) and James Alton “Boots” Davis, Clara Frances (Richards) of Geneva and Houston Counties Davis, Columbus “Lum” and Elvira Davis, Jonnie Bass Davis, Pasco “Of Geneva and Houston Counties Dawkins, George Carter and Annie Mae “Mary” (Owen)--Part I Dawkins, Geroge Carter and Annie Mae “Mary” (Owen)--Part II Dawsey, Thomas “A Pioneer Remembered” Deal Family History Deal, Caleb “The Family of…” Deal, Joseph Rance, Family of Deal, Susie Lee Baughman Deal, Uriah Caleb Dew, Thomas Spencer Dickerson, Kinchen Dickerson, Wiley F. and M. Lavinia Hicks Dixon, John C. Family Domingus, Tobe (John Louis) Dowling, Harris Families Ducker, William C. Dunning, Wilburn Carl, Family of… Ellis, Ephriam “Pioneer” Ellis, S. W. J. “Pioneer” Enfinger, Hettie Vann Enfinger, Louie Frank Engram, Carlton and Camilla Evans, John Family Floyd, William V. Family Folkes, J. P. and Mary Frances Folkes, James Walton and Theodocia (Forrester) Folkes, William F. and Pauline (Clayton) Forehand, Charlotte Blue (McCullough) Forrester and Riley Fowler, Allen “Coot” Fox, Mary Sue Thornell Arnold Fuller, Green Asbury and The Fuller Farm Gaines, F. M. “Pop”, Sr. “Early Land Attorney and Lawyer” Galloway Gamble, Yarbrough and Eunice Gamble, Earley and Nannie Gamble, Lynwood and JoAnn Gamble, Moses Andrew and Lillie C. (Johnson) Gamble, Robert John Gamble, Roger Lawson Glanton, John H. , Sr. Glanton, John, Jr. Goolsby, Clarence Tolbert “The Family of” Graham, Hugh and Isophene (Ivey) Granger, Joseph P. and Mary R. Granger, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle H. Granger, Rex Andrew and Patricia Ann (Tinny) Grant Family Green, Thomas Bolen “Early Settlers” Part I Green, Thomas Bolen, “Early Settlers” Part II Griggs, J. C. “Jim” Family Groff, Sallie Virginia Baughman Guy, Charlie Mae Baughman (Mrs. Clinton Guy) Hagler, Beauford Clyde Hagler, Robbie Garner Smith Hall, Allen Hall, Cicero Tolbert “C. T. “ Family Hall, Emily Lorene (Soloman) Hall, Gertrude (Chaffin) Hall, Henry Grady and Betty (Helms) Hall, John Wesley Family Hall, Ken Soloman, Sr. and Sarah (Paulk) Hamm, Mattie Evelyn (Richards) Hammack, Thomas Jefferson and Sarah C. Hardy, William Harrington, Willie Leonard Harris, Fredrie L. and Joan (Hodges) Harris, Hamilton M. Hartley, John Henry Hawk, Alveta Houston “Mama” Hayes, Walter S. Heard, Minnie T. (Mrs.) “Educator” Helms, Maggie (Pearce) Willis Herring, Emmanuel Family Hicks, Meredith and Sarah (Wright) Hill, Peter J., Jr. Hodges, Chester Lee Hodges, Dempsey Wyatt and Ada (Box) Hodges, James Chester and Esther B. (Laguisan) Hodges, John and Vassie Hodges, Lemuel and Viney Martin Hodges, Lottie Lee (Brackin) Holland, Lonzo C. Holmes, Marvin Guy Hood, Mamie Lee Huff, Terrell Hughes-Hasty Family Huskey, Beda Proctor and Julia Ann Ivey, Jan David Jemison, Dr. David V., Jr. Johns, Lonnie Preston Johnson Family Johnson, Henry Washington Jones, Austin Maud Lugetta (McAllister) Jones, E. D. (Reverend) and Irene Z. Jones, Gerald Jones, Jacob Jordan, Rudolphus Family Kelley, Thomas Elias Kelley, Pennie Amelia (Mullins) Kelly, Charlie Elizabeth (Peterman) Kelly, Julius Luther, Sr. Kimble, Peter King, E. M. and Sarah Ann “Sallie” Jones Kingry-Barber Kirkland Kirkland, Edna Quattlebaum Kirkland, James Burkey Knight, Charlie Andrew Lay, Myrtle “The Nurse” Lee, Timothy Cuthbert Lee, Willie Bell Lewis-Metcalf Family Lovrich, Frank Michael Mallory, Nikki Gayle McAllister, Charles A. “Charlie” Family McAllister, Charles Marion McAllister, Crate M. and Agnes (Chalker) McAllister, David Gustavus McAllister, Dock Smithson “Smitty” McAllister, Dorman Sybert and Dixie (Bell) McAllister, James Murl McAllister, Jonah Ottis McAllister, Sybert Maurice McAllister, Wilmer Glenn, Sr. and Jean (Williams) McAllister, Andrew V. McAllister, Gerald McAllister, Jonah Hugh McAllister, Robert Quinn “R. Q.” McCall, Eleanor (Mullins) McCall, Samuel Mason McClendon Family McCraney, Calvin Monroe and Rosa (Floyd) Part I McCraney, Calvin Monroe and Rosa (Floyd) Part II McEntyre, Thomas Hughes and Jessie (Young) McEntyre, Thomas Jefferson and Tullulah (Hughes) McGriffs Of Henry and Houston Counties, Alabama McInnish Families in Houston County McKay Family McKay, Franklin Grady and Manie Herring (Clark) McKemie, Robert Pearson and Mary Amanda (Colley) McKissic, John Leroy “J. L.”, Sr. McLauchlin, Philip B., Sr. Meadows, Enoch and Matilda (Stephens) Meadows, Enoch Eligah and Hattie (Brooks) Meadows, Halstead, Sr. and Nora Marjory (Boyle) Mixon, Mildred Barnes Moates, Grover Cleveland Moates, James M. Mouring, John Henry and Lizzie Bell (Boyd) Lashley Mullins, Benjamin Patrick Mullins, John Jackson Mullins, Laura (Howell) Mullins, Lois Mae Mullins, Ross Lofton Mullins, S. A. and Elizabeth Mullins, Samson Augustus Mullins, Samson Bluford Mullins, Walter D. Mullins, Walter D. and Ruth (Sheffield) Mullins, Walter Delande Mullins, Walter Murdock, Christian Caroline (Martin) Dowling Newton, William Franklin, Jr. Noblin, Curtis Wesley Nowell, Lonnie P., Sr. Oates, William Calvin (Governor) Outlaw, Vera Mae (McAllister) Owens, Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Owens, Boyd Crawford Owens, Curtis K. and Marie (Watson Owens, Curtis T. Owens, Dan Hartley Owens, Edwin R. and Freddie Crawford Owens, Eva Gertrude Owens, Floyd and Glenda (White) Part I Owens, Floyd and Glenda (White) Part II Owens, Floyd and Glenda (White) Part III Owens, Gustave Beauregard and Mary Cole (Skipper) Part I Owens, Gustave Beauregard and Mary Cole (Skipper) Part II Owens, James Gary “Montana” Owens, John Palmer, Levi Madison Park, James Hickman Family Pate, Lucy Wood Baughman Patterson, William and Samantha (Byrd) Paulk, Allie (Deese) and William Jackson Phelps, Reuben S. Pilcher, The Founding of Dothan, Alabama Pittman, Mitchell Frank and Dora McKnight Pittman, Sammy Joe Pope, Alexander and Luvincy Lou Watkins Pope, James Alexander and Jewel Eva Register Porter, Zara Louise (Richards) Striplin Prather, George Butler and Edna Earl (Liverman) Purvis, Chesley J. Purvis, Rufus Jackson Quattlebaum, Ezekial Quattlebaum, Howard Caswell Rabon, Richard and Annie (Potter) Railey, Charlie and Mallie (Mills) Raley, J. Wilburn and Clyde Armstrong Raley, William J. “Willie” and Elizabeth “Liz” Dickerson Ramsey, The Family Ray, Evelyn Jane Ray, Theo Reeves, Clester Huey Family Reeves Of Houston County Reeves, William Cicero and Damaris (Snead) Russell Register Family History Register, John Sydney Register, Of Taylor, Alabama Renfroe, Elizabeth Owens Reynolds, William Jackson Rhyne, Margaret Pate Richards, Mrs. Wannie Mae (Williamson) Richards, Thomas D. “T.D.” and Eugenia Americas “Jennie” (Manly) Roberson, John Roberts, James William and Annie Clayton (Reynolds) Rozelle, Buddie and Grace Rugg, “My Rugg’s Family History Scarbrough, Dorothy Lorelle (Ray) Sconyers, Lottie Lee Hodges and Max Scott, Jasper and Tessie (Barber) Sealy, J. R. “Bob” and Ida (Inscor) Sellers, Benjamin Franklin “Descendants” Sellers, Margaret Ann (Owens) Sellers, Matthew Sellers, Maxham Edward, Sr., and Descendants Sellers, Samuel Wright Shealy, John P. Shealy, Kenneth Family Shelton, Nina Aline Davis Shirah, Reverend Angus Morgan and Elizabeth (Crutchfield) Shirah, Samuel Curtis and Freda Oneita (Hodges) Singletary, William Thomas and Nan (Smith) Skipper, James C. Skipper, Lonnie Howell and Collette Christine Smith, Bonnylin Elizabeth Adams and Ray Bruner Smith, Donald Rex Smith, Green LaFayette and Mary Etta (Brown) Smith, Jefferson Family Smith, John and Ella Smith, John Preston and Ruby (Elliott) Smith, Wallace L., Jr. Smith, Willie Clifton “A Self-Made Man” Snell, “The Snells” Spooner, From Massachusetts to Alabama Stapleton, Schroebel Agnew Starling, Alfred Starling, Soloman Wesley Stephens, John A. Family Still, Ervin Clifton Family in Cowarts Still, In Houston County, Alabama Stone, Clara Strickland, Daisy (Aarons) Hammond Strickland, Littleberry D. and Sarah C. (Hicks) Summerford, Henry Oscar and Nellie Burkett Summerford, Henry Washington “Wash” Taylor, Annie D. “Daisy” Taylor, Farley and Mary Nell (Dawkins) Part I Taylor, Farley and Mary Nell (Dawkins) Part II Taylor, James T. and Wealthy (Clark) Tew, William B. 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Watford, Sidney Alexander Watson, James Jonas Weeks, William Thomas Whatley, Alma Gamble “The Greatest Mamma” Whiddon, Thaxton Marion White, Thomas Edgar and Martha Louise (Dawkins) Part I White, Thomas Edgar and Martha Louise (Dawkins) Part II White, Thomas Edgar and Martha Louise (Dawkins) Part III White, Thomas Valentine and Mary Magdalene (Green) Part I White, Thomas Valentine and Mary Magdalene (Green) Part II White, Walter and Gertrude Whitehurst and Miller Ancestry Wiggins, Abijah and Elizabeth Wiggins, Burke and Mary Wiggins, Daniel and Suzannah Wiggins, George and Alice Wiggins, Haisten Owen Williams, Claudia Leah Baxter Williams, John Richard Williams, Karen “Entrepreneur” Williams, Michael Duryea, PhD. Williams, Wilson Cook “W. C.” Williams, Yul “Dothan Native Earns Doctorate Degree” Willoughby, James Thomas, Sr. 1924-2001 Willoughby, Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Family of Wicksburg (Houston County), Alabama Windsor Grandchildren Windsor, Gerald and Imogene Windsor, Joseph LaFayette Wood, Edward, Sr. Woods, John Jay Woods, Reverend Haley Webster Worrell, Jefferson Davis Worsham, Howard and Pat Yelverton, Olden and Amy Broxton Young, Family of Houston County Young, James Robert

The Autauga Genealogical Society will host an "Ancestor Swap Meet" on Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the Prattville Public Library from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There is no charge and the event is open to the public. The Swap Meet provides a way to research family history with others and browse the family folders that have been collected by the Genealogical Society. Please remember to bring an extra copy of family information that can be added to a current folder or placed in a new folder. The library has a copier that will be available for use. Bring your family and friends as well as family records and pictures, laptop computer, camera, cemetery maps and directions, history books and other items of interest.

Sorry to use this mailing list, but can't get info back to person who needs it. Lisa, <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> All of your msgs have bounced back as undeliverable. Please contact me with new e-mail address, as Gerald Varner has your info ready, but can't get him msgs thru either. Ann Corum

I have been scouring cemeteries myself. My son and I walked through Mt. Moriah yesterday afternoon again looking for my Great-great Grandparents, George and Mary A. E. Smith Varner. Their daughter, my great-grandmother, Mary E. A. "Lou" Varner married Elias Kelley. I found George (b. Pendleton, S. C. in 1817) and Mary( b. Tallapoosa County, AL. 1830) 's marriage record in Dadeville. They married 9/07/1851, in Tallapoosa Co. where he taught school, then returned to Coosa County, where they appear in the 1860 Census in the Mt. Olive community. I can't find where they're buried, though. Does anyone know? I found many Varners, some maybe children and grandchildren in the Mt. Moriah cemetery, but not them. Thought perhaps they were buried in Jackson's Gap near her home, but no luck, yet. Any information would be appreciated. Saw no Willis's in Mt. Moriah, but Hatchett Creek is near there as well. The lower part of Hatchett Creek actually ran through my Grandmother's yard at her childhood home.( The home of Elias Kelley (b. 1851) and Lou Varner Kelley (b 1854). They appear in the 1880 census in the Hatchett Creek community part. Lisa > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 5:01 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: ALCOOSA-D Digest V03 #10 > > << Message: >> << Message: [ALCOOSA] Re: ALCOOSA-D Digest V03 #9 >>

The Alabama Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that Mr. Curt Witcher will be the speaker at the society's annual Spring Seminar. Mr. Witcher is manager of the Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also president of the National Genealogical Society and past president of the Federation for Genealogical Societies. The AGS seminar, untitled "Eclectic Genealogical Sleuthing", will be Saturday, May 3, 2003, in the Dwight Beeson Business Building on the campus of Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama. The hours are 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. Mr. Witcher's topics will be: "Fingerprinting Our Families: Using Ancestral Origins as a Genealogical Research Key" "Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research" "An Ancestor's Death - A Time for Reaping" "Pain in the Access: Getting More from the Internet for Your Genealogy" For additional information, please contact Jyl Hardy at [email protected]

This is your special "invitation" to come visit with the Autauga Genealogical Society next Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. We will have Le Bateman from the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Constance A. Foster of the UDC sharing with our group some general information on these organizations and their membership requirements. We are unable to post or mail hand-outs or other information contained in the programs. You do not have to be a member of the AGS to attend the meetings. Make plans now to attend and bring a friend! Larry E. Caver, Jr.

Are any of you researching WILLIS of Coosa County? Mine settled in the Hatchett Creek area. I would like to find the homeplace, where they lived. His name was James Willard, married Mary Posey, of Jasper County Georgia.. Nine children were born there. I feel it was close to the river.Someone told me there is a Willis Road in that area. The only one I find was in Northern part of County. I don't know how far reaching the census for Hatchett Creek was in the county Also, there was a Rev. James Willis in Coosa. Does anyone know his family Thanks,I would appreciate any help. Stella

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In a message dated 2/10/2003 9:33:27 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville > Library on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m. > Thanks. Does that group meet ever so often? Can't make it this Sunday but would love to attend some time. Catherine

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We regret that copies of any program materials cannot be posted or mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. Hope to see you on the 16th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

Please note this correction: "...Seeger Colony School, Washita County, OK." ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee Anne Center To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 8:30 AM Subject: VINSON and RODEN Does anyone know of a family relationship between the RODENs and VINSONs? In the 1860 federal census, Aaron VINSON is shown on page 309 in 2nd Subdivision, Coosa County, AL Ancestry.com. In the 1900 federal census, Eliza Ozella RODEN is shown as his adopted daughter in Union Township, Seeger Colony School, Washita County, OK. Eliza Ozella Roden (aka Ella; b. Dec. 1887; d. 1914 in OK) is my grandmother who died when my Dad was three years old. Her father was W. M. RODEN, according to her brother's (William McDuff RODEN's) death certificate. However, a great-granddaughter tells me that Will's and Ella's father was David McDuff RODEN. Thanks for any help you can be. Lee Anne

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. The program, "Using Vital Records in Family Research", will be presented by local author and compiler, LARRY E. CAVER, JR. Larry has written several books and is very knowledgeable about genealogy research. The February meeting will be on Sunday, February 16. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We are sorry that copies of any program materials cannot be mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. See you on the19th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

I'm trying to locate any information on A.W. Foster, living in Coosa County in 1840. The A.W. Foster I'm looking for was married to Martha Parker. My A.W. Foster was born in Alabama about 1810 and died in Texas. Richard Foster Austin, TX

Does anyone know of a family relationship between the RODENs and VINSONs? In the 1860 federal census, Aaron VINSON is shown on page 309 in 2nd Subdivision, Coosa County, AL Ancestry.com. In the 1900 federal census, Eliza Ozella RODEN is shown as his adopted daughter in Union Township, Seeger Colony School, Washita County, AL. Eliza Ozella Roden (aka Ella; b. Dec. 1887; d. 1914 in OK) is my grandmother who died when my Dad was three years old. Her father was W. M. RODEN, according to her brother's (William McDuff RODEN's) death certificate. However, a great-granddaughter tells me that Will's and Ella's father was David McDuff RODEN. Thanks for any help you can be. Lee Anne

Subject: Architreats Program Thursday, Jan 16 at noon "Did the Civil War Create A New Southern Woman?" will be presented by George Rable at the Architreats: Food for Thought program on Thursday, Jan. 16th at 12:05 PM in the Ala. Dept. of Archives & History's Milo Howard Auditorium. Rable explores the effects of the war on families and the new roles held by women. Relying on the words of women themselves, this presentation focuses on women's expectations during the War of Northern Agression, as they reacted to wartime events and contemplated the changes in their own lives. Included are stories of women who remained on farms or plantations, volunteered in hospitals, or worked in factories and government offices. Rable compares these new challenges with how women dealt with the problems and sacrifices forced on their families by the war itself. George Rable is the Charles Summersell Professor of Southern History at the Univ. of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. in history from LSU. Rable's research is on the Civil War era and has written numerous books on the subject. The noontime program is one in a series of monthy third-Thursday free lectures at the Archives sponsored by the Alabama Humanities Foundation. Bring a sack lunch: coffee and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Archives.